I was introduced to music at an early age by my parents, who have always been true supporters of traditional country music. Not only was country music always playing on the car radio but my dad was and still is a tremendous lead guitar man. Some of my fondest memories revolve around jam sessions that my dad was involved in with my uncle and other family members and friends. Another thing that I unknowingly became aware of during those times was that for every great song there is bound to be a great songwriter. Whether it be for an unforgettable melody or thought provoking lyrics, the songwriter always shared equal billing among the music lovers I grew up around.
I started playing the guitar in high school and while I was struggling with those first guitar chords I also stumbled upon an eight track tape in my older brothers collection that I think had more to do with me trying to write songs than anything else. It was Prime Prine by legendary singer songwriter John Prine. I couldnt get enough. I played it over and over until I knew most of the words to all of the songs. This was also very beneficial in my guitar playing as I learned the chords and tried to accompany myself while singing the lyrics. It wasnt to long after that that I began to pay more attention to other songwriters and began making up lyrics myself. Since that time Ive been hooked on songwriting.
In the winter of 2003 I recorded my first CD. The CD contains 10 of my original tunes and has been a wonderful experience for me from start to finish. I try to get out once a month or so and play these songs and try out new ones I have been writing also. I love to play to attentive audiences who listen to the lyrics and I look forward to getting to do that more in the future.
Video of new song "Patiently Waiting" from songpull 3
Ciao,Don Baker Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, Band, and stupendous voice. compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis, I feel great admiration for you, be really one whom is worth rather a lot! I hope to listen soon to you, in italy .. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music all the best.. from italy.. and good life.. every day neal
man, i listened to your new album last night. i really enjoy it. i especially like the two about working difficult jobs. anyway, awesome music and lyrics. thanks for making good music, joseph
holy cow is it really just 24 hours till Rajin' River(Mike Dahl, and Mary Mary), Aaron Whited, and Sheldon Riddle play at the Locker room. Come out and support some great local original music.
So, what are the odds of getting a copy by next Friday, the 5th...just in time to listen to it on the way to Myrtle...little East Coast Drive I have planned?
Don I would love to have your guitar on my new CD! I'm recording this month in Pburg, let me know if you would like to join me for a session. I would be honored
Hey there all I wanted to let ya all know that I am proud to be a part of a fund raising effort for the Relay for Life. I have donated a song to the effort. I encourage yall to go to http://johnradcliff.com/?page_id=18 and make a donation. Then you will be able to down load songs from all the artist that are participating. Thank you so much for your support.
hello don, i'm gonna be at THE GALLEY on march 14th @ 7 and would love to see you there. we are trying to get as many people to show up as we can so todd's radio show can stay on the air, so if you know anyone who'd like to come down it would be fantastic if you could get them in the door too. tickets are at songwriternight. com
thanks, - j
p.s. your new recordings are awesome. i need to buy a cd when they're ready.
Nice Christmas tune Don You playing it at the Galley this Saturday? Have your myspace friends come cheer you on.. Details here www. songwriternight. com T
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